Centre Stage Theatre is a welcoming amateur company based at The Shirley Centre, Solihull. Since our first performance of The Ghost Train in 1996, we’ve delighted Shirley audiences with a wide range of musicals, pantomimes, and plays each year.

Our rehearsals and shows take place at The Shirley Centre’s fully equipped hall and stage. The versatile venue lets us perform in traditional and creative formats—including performing in the round for productions like “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

We rehearse on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, holding auditions for main roles while chorus members are welcome to join without experience. Enthusiasm and commitment are all you need—many of our members began with no previous stage experience!

Centre Stage is special not only for its space, but also its teamwork. Sets and costumes are never hired; instead, our Saturday morning workshops bring everyone together to build sets, create costumes and props, and enjoy coffee and doughnuts while getting creative.

Performing isn’t the only way to get involved! We love welcoming those who can help with set building, painting, costume making, and helping out front of house during performances. There’s a place for everyone at Centre Stage.

New members of all ages are always welcome, whether you want to be on stage or help behind the scenes. Occasionally, children are invited to participate in our February production when needed.